Living things quiz

Plants, animals, food chains and what makes something alive. Written for ages 5–10 and 11–16 — if you choose another level, the nearest questions are used.

The kind of thing you'll be asked

Examples only — your own questions are built fresh, with different names and numbers every time.

Which of these animals lays eggs?
- Goat
- Chicken
- Dog
- Cow
Answer: Chicken — Birds lay eggs. Goats, cows and dogs are mammals and give birth to live young.
Which part of a plant carries water from the roots up to the leaves?
- The seeds
- The flower
- The stem
- The petals
Answer: The stem — Tubes in the stem carry water up from the roots and food down from the leaves.
In the food chain grass → grasshopper → lizard → hawk, which is the producer?
- Grasshopper
- Hawk
- Grass
- Lizard
Answer: Grass — The producer makes its own food from sunlight. Every food chain starts with a plant.